"You cannot tell a grown man what to do. All you can do is be there for him and try to help guide him. So I've been there for him, will continue to be there for him, and I hope he makes the right decisions so he can get back in the league and show everybody what he's really made of."

Suspended indefinitely, Gordon failed another drug test last month. As a result, the NFL informed Gordon that his application for reinstatement has been denied until Aug. 1. He can reapply after that date.

After missing 27 of Cleveland's past 32 games due to league-imposed suspensions, Gordon is no guarantee to suit up next season. It would be fascinating to watch the NFL's leading receiver from 2013 paired with Griffin, the NFL's 2012 Offensive Rookie of the Year. As of today, though, it's fair to wonder if Gordon will ever play again.